The Summer Infant Contoured Changing Pad is 53% off right now which makes these nursery essential under $14. This changing pad has over 500 reviews and 4.5 stars. I consider 4 stars and up a safe buy – and anything with 4.5 is a no risk purchase.

I also have this exact changing pad and I love it. It is light, soft, and comfortable. Just pair it up with the Super Soft Dot Changing Pad Cover by Carter’s and you are set.

Baby on a Budget Tip: Skip the changing table and secure the changing pad on a dresser. While changing tables can be great (we have the Graco Lauren changing table) you can only use them for so long. A dresser will always be useful and you’ll need one anyway. Think two birds hit with one stone. This will also create more room in your nursery.

Welcome to The Savvy Bump! When I was pregnant, I was completely overwhelmed with all the things I felt I needed to buy. Maternity clothes, pregnancy books, and all sorts of pregnancy products not to mention figuring out my registry and nursery and all the baby items I needed to have before we became parents.

We knew having a child would not be cheap but I also realized that the baby industry is a huge money maker and I needed to play it smart. Now that I have learned all the in’s and out’s of the World of Baby, I decided to start a website and share what I know with other pregnant women and moms. I hope my baby deal blog helps you get organized and savvy about all things baby – after all, we need something left over for the college fund!